SF Vikings Parent Information

Oct 4, 2019

The Take Aways

70% of kids in sports quit between the age of 10-13. Why do kids play socccer?

70% of kids in sports quit between the age of 10-13. Why do kids play socccer?

1. FUN2. Friends3. Exercise4. Skill development5. Competition6.

FUN

FRIENDS

EXERCISE

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

COMPETITION

WHY KIDS PLAY SOCCER: SURVEY SAYS...

70% of kids in sports quit between the age of 10-13. Why do kids play socccer?

1. FUN2. Friends3. Exercise4. Skill development5. Competition6.

FUN

FRIENDS

EXERCISE

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

COMPETITION

WHY KIDS PLAY SOCCER: SURVEY SAYS...

#48 WINNING

Words from the Players:

• Don’t yell at the refs! It never makes them change the call!

• Don’t yell at my teammates- it’s so embarrassing!

• Don’t yell at me during the game- often it’s different than what coach says, and it makes me confused!

• Don’t ask me about the game right after the game- just take me to get food.

• I feel like you hate me when I don’t play well.

Tips from Val:

• Remind them you love them

• Ask open ended questions and LISTEN

• Ask players if they want to do more. Support their interest and push them harder only if they want it

• Pay attention to the environment- is there joy? Is there constructive feedback? Does your son/ daughter look like he/she likes the team? Is he getting better? Does she enjoy going to practice? Does he respect the coach?

What you can do:• WATCH THE GAME: Youtube/ NWSL/ EPL etc.

• Take them to games- help them study their position

• Expose them to awesome resources (IG, books)

• Catch them doing something right!

• Tell them you love them!

• Enjoy yourself!

Growth Mindset

Enjoy the Journey

10 Commandments of Sports Parenting1. THOU SHALL LOVE YOUR CHILD NO MATTER WHAT2. THOU SHALL LET THE COACH/ REFEREE DO HIS/ HER JOB3. THOU SHALL BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S ABILITIES4. THOU SHALL LET YOUR CHILD HAVE FUN5. THOU SHALL VOLUNTEER6. THOU SHALL NOT RELIVE YOUR ATHLETICS THROUGH YOUR CHILD7. THOU SHALL NOT COMPARE YOUR CHILD’S ABILITIES OR ATTITUDE

TO ANYONE ELSE’S 8. THOU SHALL NOT COACH FROM THE SIDELINE9. THOU SHALL SUPPORT THE WHOLE TEAM WIN OR LOSE

10. THOU SHALL ONLY SPEAK WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT